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    Oct 24, 2007, 02:22 PM
    Claim my mother as dependent in tax return
    I am an American Citizen. My mother has a green card and social security number since Oct, 2006. Can I claim her as my dependent in my tax return?

    Thank you very much.

    Sincerely,
    Shih-Chu Liao
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    Oct 24, 2007, 02:39 PM
    Claiming a Dependent
    Taxpayers may claim a dependent for a person who meets the criteria for a qualifying relative. A dependent is a person who meets either the qualifying child or the qualifying relative definitions.

    Five Criteria for Qualifying Relatives
    To be claimed as a qualifying relative, the person must meet five criteria:
    Gross Income – The dependent earns less than $3,300 in income during the year,
    Total Support – You provide more than half of the dependent's total support during the year,
    Relationship – You are related to the dependent in certain ways,
    Joint Return – If the dependent is married, the dependent cannot file a joint return with his or her spouse.
    Citizenship – The dependent must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.


    This is what I found searching the internet. But I suggest talking to someone who prepares taxes professionally before you claim her to make sure you will not get in any trouble!
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    Oct 24, 2007, 02:39 PM
    A parent fits the relationship criteria, by the way.
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